Mom's Recipies

 
Masala Corn is a healthy, tasty ,quick and easy to prepare snack. It is almost every ones favorite.It is made from boiled Sweet Corn kernels by adding butter, lemon juice and a few spices.

Ingredients :-

2 cups boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper powder (Kali Mirch ) (Optional)
salt to taste

Method:-

1) First Rinse the corn kernels with water. If you are using fresh corn on the cob, separate the kernels from the corn.

 






2) Boil the corn kernels in water for 6-7 minutes or until they become soft. OR You can also microwave them for 2-3 minutes instead.



3) Drain the water from the corn.
4) Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the sweet corn kernels, and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.



5) Add the chilli powder, chaat masala, lemon juice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.


6) Serve immediately Warm.You can also prepare this recipe in advance and reheat it slightly at the time of serving.

Gobi manchurian is the favorite of any indo chinese food lover.This Gobi Machurian pairs very well with plain noodles ,Veg fried rice . It is very easy to make very tasty to eat.This delicious appetizer is liked by everyone and can be seen everywhere in parties,restaurants ,street stalls etc.

Course :- Main
Cuisine :- Indo Chinese
  
Ingredients:-

200 gms Gobi / Cauliflower , cleaned and quartered
Oil for deep frying

For batter:-

6 tbsps  maida / All purpose flour /Plain Flour
3 tbsps corn flour
1 tsp chilli powder (Adjust according to taste)
1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
Salt to taste

For Gravy /Manchurian Sauce:-
1/2 tbsp corn flour dissolved in 1/2 cup water
2 tbsp Soya Sauce
2 tbsp Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce
8 Garlic cloves ,finely chopped
2 Green chillies ,chopped or finely chopped (less spicy variety)
1 tsp ginger, Grated or finely chopped
5 Spring onions ,thinly sliced
1 Capsicum ,cubed or chopped finely
2 tsp oil
Salt to taste
1-Onion chopped
Spring onions- for garnishing
Salt to taste


Method:-

1) Clean Gobi and cut the florets to medium size.



2) Mix corn flour,maida, salt,chilli powder,ginger garlic paste & water to make a medium batter.Mix well and make sure lumps are not there.Keep it aside.



3) Dip the gobi in the batter, deep fry in oil on medium heat, till they turn golden and crisp,takes about 4-5 minutes . Drain and place them on a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil and keep aside.





4) Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add grated ginger,sliced garlic, sliced green chillies,chopped onion and sauté for a minute till onion turns transparent.Add salt and spring onions and capsicum and stir fry for 2-3 minutes till its skin starts to wilt.



5) Add all sauces & ajinomoto and mix well.Add 1-1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add corn flour dissolved in water slowly. Keep stirring till the sauce starts to thicken. Adjust the seasonings and bring the sauce to gentle boil.Boil till the gravy becomes transparent.Add the deep fried gobi.Boil for two more minutes and remove to serving bowl .


6) Garnish with finely chopped spring onions.

7) Serve hot with fried rice or noodles or Serve piping hot with toothpicks or miniforks and chilli sauce or tomato sauce.





Variations:

1) If you want more Gravy then add more water to the gravy.

2) You can also add red food colour to make gravy more bright and colorful like served in restaurants.

Sweet potato fries is one of the  popular Indian crunchy snacks recipe for fasting, which peoples oftenly prepare at the time of festivals like Navratri ,Maha shiva ratri ,Ekadashi etc. It is very simple and easy to make. They look similar to french fries but taste is different. Kids will love it.
These fries are perfect to munch with tea also.Try this out yummy Sweet potato fries.

Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Snacks / Fasting

 Ingredients :-

   Sweet Potatoes //Yam /Ratale/Chilkada Dumpa/sakkaravalli kizhangu -2 medium size
   Oil -for deep frying
   Paprika or chilli powder as needed
   Rock Salt  or sendha namak as needed
   Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp


  Method:-

1) Wash, peel and cut Sweet Potatoes to desired size and shape or like french fries.Put them immediately in water to avoid blackening.



2) Avoid cutting very thin slices.
3) Boil water in a bowl and add the salt then add  sweet potato wedges in it for few minutes.


4) The wedges need to be soft or half cooked.Make sure they are not overcooked or falling apart.
5) Once done drain the water and pat dry sweet potatoes with clean towel  or paper towel.


6) Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying, make sure that oil should be  hot or you can shallow fry also.
7) Put the wedges in oil, fry them until become golden brown, crispy and tender.


8) Now take them out in a tissue paper so the excess oil absorbs.



9) After frying all the fries take them in a bowl .
10)While the fries are still hot add salt ,cumin powder ,red chilli powder .
11) Toss to coat spices evenly and enjoy the yummy fries.
12) You can have this with fasting chutney like basil chutney or coriander chutney or any other of your choice or as itself also.




Variations - 1) If not for fasting You can add any dry herbs of your choice. You can add garam masala, Amchur powder ,Citric Acid, Chaat masala and make sweet potato fries .
2) You can add salt and pepper powder alone for a simpler version.

Tips:-

Sweet potato wedges should not be too thick as they will not get cooked ,nor too thin as they will get burnt.

Fasting Rules may Vary from one family to another.So check before trying any Fasting Recipe from the Website.

 Sandwiches are fulfilling,tasty,healthy ,tempting and easy to make.These are very common and very popular street food. They are a simple pair of bread slices with an imaginative filling of your choice !!!Here I have Veg chutney sandwich with addition of some vegetables to it .what adds spice to the veg chutney sandwich is the spicy green chutney, and chaat masala. You can also pack sandwiches for tiffin box or for a short picnics.

Ingredients:

Bread slices – 10-12 (white or brown bread)
Green chutney
Finely chopped cucumber – 1
Finely chopped onion – 1 (medium)
Finely chopped Tomato -1 (medium)
Butter – 2-3 tbsp or as needed (softened at room temperature)
Chaat masala as required
Roasted Cumin Powder as required (optional)
Black salt to taste( optional)
Tomato Ketchup or sauce as required

For Green ( mint cilantro) chutney:

Chopped Coriander leaves - 1 Cup
Chopped Mint leaves - 2 Cups
Green chillies - 5-6
Ginger - 1/4 inch
Lemon Juice - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Water -2 -3 tbsp

Method:-

For Green Chutney

1. First Pluck ,wash and then chop coriander and mint.
2. Combine all the ingredients except lemon jice and grind to a smooth paste in a blender using very little water.
3. Then add lemon juice . Mix well.
4. Refrigerate and use as required.

Assembling the Bombay sandwich:

1) Trim the slices of the bread(optional)
2) Keep the green chutney ready The chutney should not be watery, otherwise if will soften up the bread.






3)  Evenly spread the green chutney on one slice of bread.
4) Then Evenly spread tomato sauce on another slice of bread.


5) Top up with chopped cucumber ,tomato and onion on one slice.
6) Sprinkle the black salt and chaat masala on them .
7) Cover it with other slice of bread.


8) Spread the butter on either side of the bread.



9) Toast it on tawa or griddle or sandwich maker.



10) Cut it according to your choice, serve it hot with tomato ketchup.
11) Repeat the process for remaining bread slices.

Yummmmmy Bombay Sandwiches are ready !!!!

Tip :-

The Green chutney can be made a day in advance and kept in the fridge. This chutney is multi purpose. you can add it to your sandwiches or have it with your pakoras or chaat.

You could add some sweet tamarind chutney also. It lends a unique flavor to the sandwiches.

Skip the butter for a Vegan sandwich

Fruits are full of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber.Fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruits. Sometimes it is served in their own juices or a syrup or with a yogurt.
                         Fruit salad can be served as an appetizer, a side-salad, snack or a dessert.


Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: about 6 cups
Serving Size: 1 cup


Ingredients

    2  Apples  (Cored and Diced)
    1  Papaya (Medium Size )
    3  Guavas  (chopped)
   1 whole pomegranate (Seeded)
   2 whole bananas (Peeled and Sliced)
   2, 6-ounce containers non-fat, Greek honey yogurt (optional)




Method
 
First wash all the fruits properly.
Peel and chop the Papaya into small pieces.
Chop the apples and guavas into small pieces. discarding the cores .
Peel and slice the bananas.
Take a large bowl and mix apple,banana,guava,papaya together well.
Add pomegranate seeds and toss together until well combined.
Serve plain or with a side of yogurt or with a Greek yogurt mixed with honey.

Dhokla is a vegetarian and healthy snack  that originates from  Gujarat..There are many versions of Dhokla like Khaman Dhokla, Sooji (Rava) Dhokla, Khatta Dhokla, , Moong dal Dhokla... Moong dal  Dhokla is considered to be a good source of protein and easy on the stomach  is  healthy and popular snack. This soft and steamed snack is nutritious and very easy to make.Serve it with Green chutney or Tomato Sauce and relish it .Kids will definitely love it...

Preparation Time: 5 mins   
Cooking Time: 15 mins     
Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :-

Moong Dal / Split yellow Gram - 3/4 cup
Dahi / Curd -  2 tbsp
Besan / Chick pea Flour - 1 tbsp
Green chilies - 3  (paste)
Haldi / Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
A pinch asafoetida  / hing
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 1tsp
Fruit Salt  - 1 1/2 tsp

For Seasoning :-
 
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai )
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
4  slit green chilies

For  Garnishing:-

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)


 Method :-

1)  Wash and soak moong dal for 2-3 hrs.Rinse and drain the excess water. 



2)  Grind soaked moong dal with  green chilies to a fine batter.



3)   Transfer the Moong dal paste to a bowl, add the salt, sugar, asafoetida, oil, turmeric powder, besan ,curd and mix well to make a batter.The batter consistency would be some what similar to idli batter.
4) Just before steaming add eno or fruit salt to it and mix lightly.The batter would be frothy.
5) Immediately pour the batter into a greased flat steel vessel or dhokla container to 1 inch thickness and steam it for 10-12  mins or till the dhoklas are cooked. .You can use my pressure cooker to steam it and  remove the whistle from it. Keep it aside.
6)  Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
7) When the mustard seeds crackle, add the slit green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. 8) Add asafoetida and sauté  for 30 seconds then switch off the stove.
9)  Pour the seasoning over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly.
10) Sprinkle the finely chopped coriander on top.


11)  Run a sharp knife in the edges of the dhokla and  cut it into squares or triangle shape.
12)  Serve hot with green chutney or tomato sauce.

This savoury french  toast  is best option if you don't eat egg (or even if you eat egg) .It is quick , easy  , delicious and yummy option for breakfast or for evening snacks.  It can be done in less than 15 minutes . It  is also good option for kids snack or Lunch  Box  . My daughter loves it very much.

Ingredients:-

    Bread - 8 slices
    Bombay Rava(Sooji) / Semolina - 1cup
    Yogurt /curd - 1 cup
    Onion   - 1 (chopped)
    Red chilli powder - 2 tsps
    Coriander leaves  - 4 tsps (chopped)
    Turmeric powder -  1/2 tsp
    Chat masala  - 1 tsp
    Ghee  / Butter to toast
    Salt - to taste


Method : - 

1. Cut the bread slices into half and keep aside.


2.Mix all the above rest of the ingredients except ghee and make a semi thick batter.



3.Add a little water if  it is too thick. The mixture should be of spreading consistency.



4.Heat a tawa or pan on low medium flame .
5.Take a  bread slice and apply  a spoon full of the batter on both  the sides  or Dip the bread in prepared batter both the sides to coat well with batter and place it on the heated tawa or pan.



6. Add a little  ghee or butter  on both the sides and toast it .Once it gets toasted on one side, flip and toast the bread slices on other side till its golden brown on both the sides.



7.Do the same with the remaining slices of bread.
8. Easy delicious  Savory French Toast is ready.



9. Serve with tomato sauce or tomato ketchup or Green Chutney or anything else of your choice. .